Thursday, December 22, 2005
Week Seven
Chattar Kallas Dec 20th- We are heading back to Thailand, happy with our efforts here in Pakistan despite some extremely trying times.
School and Playground
The school and playground have been completed and are a hit with the kids and parents
alike.Our colourful school painted by the children
has been attracting alot of interest from NGOs, perhaps most importantly has encouraged a local NGO ITA to provide professional teachers qualified in trauma counselling as well as curriculum and school supplies for all children. This is much to our relief as the previous teachers who lacked qualification and had been using questionable disciplinary measures will be made redundant by this move. ITA which is a fantastic group to have on board will also be using the school to host training workshops for both the men and the women with a view to more long term recovery.
Not surprisingly the children are more interested in the playground which has and will continue to provide hours of entert
ainment, a much needed change from playing in the dirt and trenches around the camp. Sanitation
Sanitation, one of our biggest challenges, is at the moment outstanding with many figures from NGOs and the UN commending the cleanliness of the camp.
Camp management
Camp management has improved vastly through the Gora family and Dewan staff cooperating and making improvements where neccessary .
There is a real feeling of pride amongst the Dewan staff, something we all felt was lacking initially. This is a great development as we now feel secure that Chattar Kallas camp will continue to run smoothly.
There is a real feeling of pride amongst the Dewan staff, something we all felt was lacking initially. This is a great development as we now feel secure that Chattar Kallas camp will continue to run smoothly.
Honey and Milk
On our farewell we again bought and distributed honey and milk- the importance of which could be lost on people back home being these items are so taken for granted, however out here a jar of honey and milk for the children ensure a certain standard of life, something these people are definetely deserving of considering the losses suffered and the winter ahead living in an affectee camp. 
Wrapping Up
Wrapping up we are all sad at the prospects of leaving however some of the group will be returning, Sally and Sarah will return late January and Roxanne will be joining them late February.
The focus for returning will be on long term recovery and will most likley concentrate on helping vulnerable persons such as widows generate income and find prospects for the future whether it be returning to villages or reclocating.
We will continue to use this site to provide updates on our return to Pakistan for those persons interested.
The focus for returning will be on long term recovery and will most likley concentrate on helping vulnerable persons such as widows generate income and find prospects for the future whether it be returning to villages or reclocating.
We will continue to use this site to provide updates on our return to Pakistan for those persons interested.
Thankyou
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